Get to Know Mark Corkins, MD, CNSC, FAAP
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Division chief of pediatric gastroenterology and professor of pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN
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I got my Bachelor’s degree and medical doctorate from the University of Mis [...]
Posts tagged Pediatrics
Pediatric Section Member Spotlight: M...
Get to Know Mark Corkins, MD, CNSC, FAAP
What is your current job title and work location?
Division chief of pediatric gastroenterology and professor of pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN
What is your educational background?
I got my Bachelor’s degree and medical doctorate from the University of Mis [...]
Pediatric Section Member Spotlight: M...
Get to Know M. Petrea Cober, PharmD, BCNSP, BCPPS
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Clinical Coordinator, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Akron Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice & Section Lead, Specialty Care, Northeast Ohio Medical University, College of Pharmacy
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Book Review: The A.S.P.E.N. Pediatric...
By Jennifer Sato, MS RD CNSC
U.C.S.F. Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland
H.E.A.L. Program
The initial success of the 1st Edition of The A.S.P.E.N. Pediatric Nutrition Support Core Curriculum was no surprise given the plethora of nutrition experts, evidence-based research, and topics covered for the pediatric care clinician. The A.S.P.E.N. Pe [...]
Pediatric Section Member Spotlight: J...
Get to Know Jodi Wolff, MS, RDN, LD, FAND, FAACPDM
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Pediatric Dietitian, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Adjunct Professor, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
Cleveland, Ohio
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Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Nutrition
How did you get in [...]
Pediatrics Section Member Spotlight: ...
Beth Lyman, MSN, RN, CNSC
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Co-director for the Nutrition Support Team, Children’s Mercy, Kansas City
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MSN in nursing—adult nurse practitioner from the University of Missouri-Kansas City
How did you get involved in the field of clinical nutrition?
In 19 [...]
Pediatrics Section Member Spotlight: ...
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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Nutrition Support Service, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
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Received both my B.S. in Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. In addition I am a Board Certi [...]
Advancements & Opportunities in ...
In recognition of his past research accomplishments in the area of pediatric clinical nutrition, his work in advancing the field of metabolic monitoring, and his efforts to optimize energy and protein delivery in the PICU, Dr. Mehta was named the 2015 recipient of the Stanley J. Dudrick Research Scholar Award, giving him the opportunity to pl [...]
The Misnomer of “Failure to Thrive”: ...
During training, pediatricians learn the traditional definitions of malnutrition in children, which focus on nutrient scarcity. But such forms of malnutrition are rarely seen in the developed world. And they certainly don’t apply to Lucas, a now lively seven year old born with a rare genetic condition that causes gastroparesis, the inability [...]
Pediatric Section Member Spotlight
Sandra Bouma MS, RD, CSP, was interviewed by the Pediatric Section about her experience in nutrition support. Below, she shares some of her experiences.
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Clinical Nutrition Specialist/Dietitian Senior with the Pediatric BMT department at the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospita [...]
A.S.P.E.N.’s New Pediatric Hand...
A.S.P.E.N. is excited to announce the release of the NEW A.S.P.E.N. Pediatric Nutrition Support Handbook, 2nd Edition. This edition features the important information you need to treat your pediatric patients.
The portable, pocket-size bedside handbook packs a big punch for clinicians caring for their patients. Need-to-know, on-the-go pediatr [...]
